
Land Rover Defender
Blue and White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,395 cc
K44 MOUMOT history
K44 MOU is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 151,265 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 MOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 2 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 MOU was last recorded at 151,265 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,035 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,230 miles
- Average per year
- 4,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,265 miles
- 2025 – 150,035 miles
- 2024 – 149,134 miles
- 2023 – 147,586 miles
- 2022 – 146,751 miles
- 2021 – 145,695 miles
- 2019 – 140,712 miles
- 2018 – 140,681 miles
- 2017 – 133,054 miles
- 2016 – 128,123 miles
- 2015 – 128,101 miles
- 2013 – 120,365 miles
- 2011 – 110,406 miles
- 2010 – 102,576 miles
- 2009 – 94,660 miles
- 2008 – 87,120 miles
- 2007 – 66,614 miles
- 2006 – 64,648 miles
- 2005 – 61,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Battery insecure
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,265 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 151,265 miles
- Test number
- 542769705812
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,035 miles (+901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 150,035 miles
- Test number
- 854375217330
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust under vehicle
Pass149,134 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 149,134 miles
- Test number
- 963868361178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front cv hub swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,586 miles (+835)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 147,586 miles
- Test number
- 403912633913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,751 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 146,751 miles
- Test number
- 777878447485
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail146,751 miles (+1,056)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,751 miles
- Test number
- 830493836891
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Axle insecure axle stabilizer bushes (5.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass145,695 miles (+4,983)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 145,695 miles
- Test number
- 701669040652
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,712 miles (+31)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,712 miles
- Test number
- 891506211285
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear numberplate slightly obscured
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s o/s swivel pins
Fail140,681 miles (+7,627)7 dangerous20 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,681 miles
- Test number
- 262341919748
- DangerousFront Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired axle tie bar bushes excessively worn (5.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired stabilizer bushes excessively worn (5.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired stabilizer bushes excessively worn (5.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission affecting hand brake shoes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery box excessively corroded
Pass133,054 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 133,054 miles
- Test number
- 325358240022
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryN/s seatbelt casing damaged
- AdvisoryO/s door checkstrap broken
Fail133,043 miles (+15)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,043 miles
- Test number
- 592622929093
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake servo leaking not working (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureSteering locking device missing steering box droparm (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming excessive
- AdvisoryN/s seatbelt buckle damaged
- AdvisoryO/s door,checkstrap missing
Fail133,028 miles (+4,905)19 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,028 miles
- Test number
- 299542652316
- FailureFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front footwell corroded (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed passenger door excessively deteriorated around door hinge (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed A pillar excessively corroded also bulkhead by A pillar in engine compartment (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front suspension arm bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate registration plate incorrectly fitted (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell below pedals corroded (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded by brake servo (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed A pillar excessively corroded also fastener missing from lower hinge on door (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split at steering box end (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper/cross-member corroded nearside & offside (6.6.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront nearside & offside front tyres perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber damping soft
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear towbar electrical socket flap missing
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryBody underside showing sign of corrosion
Pass128,123 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 128,123 miles
- Test number
- 461326890201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail128,119 miles (+18)11 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,119 miles
- Test number
- 347910107321
- FailureAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose x2 (2.4.G.1)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play swivel pin (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail128,101 miles (+7,736)15 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,101 miles
- Test number
- 119437345182
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
Pass120,365 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 120,365 miles
- Test number
- 207623743381
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fail120,364 miles (+5,955)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,364 miles
- Test number
- 466166333475
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureHeadlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePosition lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass114,409 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 114,409 miles
- Test number
- 936935533073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,406 miles (+7,830)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 110,406 miles
- Test number
- 315789021341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,576 miles (+7,916)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 102,576 miles
- Test number
- 121024440334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,660 miles2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,660 miles
- Test number
- 173019349322
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCENTRE BUCKLE TRAPPED UNDER SEAT
- NoteLIGHT SWITCH SLIGHTLY INSECURE
- NoteN/S DOOR INNER OPENING NOT VERY GOOD
- NoteO/S TRACK ROD END RUBBER GAITOR SPLIT
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP SHOCKER BUSH
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT
Pass94,660 miles (+7,540)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 94,660 miles
- Test number
- 941939249374
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCENTRE BUCKLE TRAPPED UNDER SEAT
- NoteLIGHT SWITCH SLIGHTLY INSECURE
- NoteN/S DOOR INNER OPENING NOT VERY GOOD
- NoteO/S TRACK ROD END RUBBER GAITOR SPLIT
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP SHOCKER BUSH
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT
Pass87,120 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 87,120 miles
- Test number
- 741034758379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,117 miles (+20,503)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,117 miles
- Test number
- 461933858357
- DangerousTyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre fitted wrong way round.
Fail66,614 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,614 miles
- Test number
- 284592717283
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass66,614 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,614 miles
- Test number
- 442512217297
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass64,648 miles (+3,487)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 64,648 miles
- Test number
- 864887926301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 61,161 miles
- Test number
- 460159425336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K44 MOU
- Does K44 MOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 MOU is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K44 MOU?
- The MOT on K44 MOU is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K44 MOU done?
- K44 MOU was recorded at 151,265 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
- Has K44 MOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 MOU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on K44 MOU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K44 MOU find?
- K44 MOU passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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